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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘My paan shop is also my writing desk': Meet Pintu Pohan, Bengali author of over 200 works
Written by Adrija Datta In the heart of Behala's Madanmohan Tala, amid the hum of traffic and chatter, stands a small paan shop with an extraordinary tale. Behind its humble counter is 47-year-old Pintu Pohan — a prolific Bengali writer whose literary achievements have defied poverty, social ridicule, and years of struggle. In 1998, with Rs 1,500 in savings, he set up his paan shop which would become both his livelihood and his writing desk. While serving customers over the years, he managed to write 12 novels and over 200 short stories and poems. While ten of his books have been published, eight of them are children's storybooks. His works have been published in some of West Bengal's most respected magazines, including Desh, Anandamela, Anandabazar, Sananda, Suktara, and Nabakallol. 'I used to send my stories to various publications but it took 15 years of continuous struggle for my first writing to get noticed. Then the rest followed.' His love for literature took root when he was in Class IV. But being born into a family of daily wage earners, financial hardship forced him to abandon formal education after joining Jogesh Chandra College. 'I have done everything; from selling fish and flowers to working as a mason and an electrician,' said Pohan, who earned as little as Rs 30 – Rs 60 a day in his early years but I never let go of his pen. In 1998, with ₹1,500 in savings, Pohan set up his paan shop — which would become both his livelihood and his writing desk. Despite mockery and disbelief from those around him, Pohan remained focused on his dream. 'People laughed at me for writing at a paan shop,' he recalled. 'But I wrote anyway, between serving supari and betel leaves.' Pohan added, 'I didn't get a job, so I continued with my paan shop to run my family. I sit here for nearly 16 hours that is how I created my own world — penning stories from this very spot, a world that no one can take away from me.' Determined to complete his education, he enrolled at Netaji Subhas Open University and completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in Bengali in 2012 and 2015, respectively — all while managing his shop. He also pursued diploma courses in Hindi and computer studies, hoping to secure a stable job, but found little opportunity. For a brief period, Pohan looked after the literature pages of two Bengali newspapers. However, both the newspapers eventually ceased operations, once again leaving him without platform. Undeterred, he devoted himself fully to literature. His notable children's books include Thakurdar Ascharya Galpo, Aanta Buri Panta Buri, Ilishkheko Bhoot, Parulmashir Chagolchana, Kochuripanar Bhela, Dukhirampurer Dukhi Manushera, Noton Noton Payraguli and Jhinook Kumar. His novel, Tunir, is inspired by his own life, while Bhajogobindopurer Natun Agantuk Ebong presents a collection of 124 stories. 'We have published majority of Pintu Pohan's books, which have garnered considerable popularity, particularly among children,' said Ashok Manna of Manna Publications. (Adrija Datta is an intern with The Indian Express)
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
MessageGears Announces Enterprise Campaign Efficiencies for Data-Driven Brands
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2025-- MessageGears, the leading data activation and engagement platform for enterprise brands, today announced new capabilities in segmentation, campaign workflow, and data security that streamline marketing operations for enterprise teams. Updates include enhanced tools for faster audience building, a refined view of campaign elements, versioning control when coding dynamic content, and a powerful data preview access role for increased security. 'We continue to reimagine the marketing campaign experience to provide our customers with a comprehensive platform where they can build complex and engaging journeys at scale,' said Craig Pohan, Chief Technology Officer at MessageGears. 'Enterprise brands managing millions of customer data records need precise and nuanced control over who, what, when, and how they use that customer data to build successful campaigns.' New MessageGears capabilities include: 'We want brands to be able to focus on delivering targeted content and competitive campaigns to their customers – not spending unnecessary time building those campaigns,' added Pohan. 'These enhancements and refinements streamline how enterprises turn complex data into personalized, high-impact messaging — fast.' Brands like Expedia, Chewy, and Vimeo leverage MessageGears to know and understand how their customers are behaving so they can fully engage buyers at all stages of the journey. To learn more about how MessageGears can help you take advantage of your data warehouse, go to About MessageGears MessageGears is a data activation and engagement platform that empowers enterprises to leverage their entire dataset for seamless communication across multiple channels, including email, SMS, mobile, and hundreds of third-party destinations. Our mission is to facilitate efficient and secure data access without the need for moving, copying, or syncing. MessageGears' composable approach eliminates latency, mitigates security risks, and reduces costs associated with traditional ESPs, CDPs, and marketing clouds. Leading enterprises like Expedia, Chewy, and KAYAK trust MessageGears to manage and activate their customer data across diverse tech stacks. Discover how we drive ROI at View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Andy Prince [email protected] 512-289-4728 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HOME GOODS SOCIAL MEDIA RETAIL SECURITY OFFICE PRODUCTS DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY MARKETING ADVERTISING COMMUNICATIONS ONLINE RETAIL LUXURY DEPARTMENT STORES SOFTWARE FOOD/BEVERAGE INTERNET SOURCE: MessageGears Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/01/2025 07:13 AM/DISC: 05/01/2025 07:12 AM
